HCEDA Business Resource Expo

Join us at the Business Resource Expo (BRE) for direct access to top representatives from Howard County agencies and departments—plus other organizations ready to help your business thrive.

Why attend?

• Explore funding opportunities
• Connect with workforce development programs
• Access marketing tools and business support services
• Network with local leaders and fellow entrepreneurs
• Enjoy local food trucks onsite, giveaways, and door prizes!

This is your one-stop shop for the connections, insights, and resources that can take your business to the next level. Reserve your spot today!

AGENDA

9:00am Networking/ Exhibit Tables Open

9:15am Welcome Remarks & Special Presentation

9:25am Program Overview & Sponsor Acknowledgements

9:30am Breakout Session #1 - Perfecting Your Lending Documents

Description: Bring your profit loss statements, balance sheet/financial

statements, cash flow statement and receive real feedback straight from the

experts.

10:30am Breakout Session #1 - BRITE 2.0 Info Session

Description: Overview of revamped entrepreneur upkilling trainings and

workshops offered through the MIC to increase awareness of programs and

resource partners located within the MIC.

11:30am Closing Announcements / Door Prizes/ Giveaways

12:00pm Event Concludes

Confirmed Resource Partners include:

Howard Community College Training & Development Solutions

Howard County Chamber of Commerce

Howard County Department of Planning and Zoning

Howard County Economic Development Authority

Howard County Office of Community Sustainability

Howard County Office of Consumer Protection

Howard County Office of Emergency Management

Howard County Office of Human Rights and Equity

Howard County Office of Procurement and Contract Administration

Howard County Office of Workforce Development

M&T Bank

Maryland Black Chamber of Commerce

Maryland Business Opportunity Center

Maryland Department of Commerce

Maryland Small Business Development Center (SBDC)

Maryland Women's Business Center

Pinnacle Financial Partners

Small Business Administration (SBA)Tower Federal Credit Union

Visit Howard

Catering Partners:

Complimentary light refreshments will be provided. First come, first served. DMV Tacqueria Food truck and Applecore Bake Shop will also have breakfast tacos and sweet treats, respectively, available for purchase on site.

Disclaimer:

By registering for this event, you agree that your contact information may be shared with the event sponsor(s) for follow-up communications related to the event or their services. If you prefer not to have your information shared, please contact the event organizer directly.

Please note: Photos, videos and recordings may be taken during the event and used for marketing or promotional purposes by the organizers and sponsors. By attending, you consent to the use of your image and likeness in these materials.